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Y495 PSR

2001 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,400 mi
Last recorded110,400 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY495 PSR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 110,400 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 110,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis sub frame (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 108,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

vehicle structure twisted at rear

Pass 29 Aug 2013 105,854 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 101,350 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 96,682 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 95,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 92,222 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 83,629 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 75,122 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 66,153 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 62,806 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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Y495 PSR is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 96,565 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y495 PSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y495 PSR registered?

Y495 PSR is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y495 PSR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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